This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 1 Timothy 1:15
Everyone loves a winner.
Someone who has separated himself
Distinguished himself
From the rest of the crowd.
When we think of Paul
The great apostle,
Evangelist, missionary
Church planter, and epistle-writer.
But consider what Paul said.
He outranked everyone
In one surprising area.
He said he is the chief sinner.
Maybe because he saw himself
As a desperate, vile sinner.
A blasphemer. A persecutor.
Violent and arrogant.
How do we see ourselves?
Were we better than most?
Just needing a little help?
A great addition to God’s team?
Do we understand
What Jesus saved us from?
What Jesus saved us to?
Paul did.